U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was hospitalized Thursday after collapsing during a morning walk near Pittsburgh, an episode doctors attributed to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
As The Hill reports:
According to a Fetterman spokesperson, the Pennsylvania Democrat was transported to a Pittsburgh hospital “out of an abundance of caution.”
“During an early morning walk, Senator Fetterman sustained a fall near his home in Braddock,” the spokesperson said.
“Upon evaluation, it was established he had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that led to Senator Fetterman feeling light-headed, falling to the ground and hitting his face with minor injuries,” the spokesperson added. “He is doing well and receiving routine observation at the hospital. He has opted to stay so doctors can fine-tune his medication regimen.”
The spokesperson also noted that Fetterman made a self-deprecating joke about his face following the fall.
Fetterman, a moderate Democrat who has supported Israel and declined to denounce President Donald Trump, has a well-documented history of heart problems. He was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 2017, suffered a near-fatal stroke during his 2022 Senate campaign, and later had a pacemaker implanted to manage cardiomyopathy.
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It figures that a Congressbeast would have a disease known as Afib. Shame that it’s the one (sometimes) reasonable democrat.
You sure the “dems” aren’t trying to do away with him??? No question in my mind if they tried!!!!!
RIGHT ON TARGET CINDY
I am wishing you the best John Fetterman. You have been a trooper, and we here in AZ commend you for it – who knows – you may have conservatives voting for you in your next election – all the best – Gracie
DEMOCRATS AND RINOS NEXT VICTIM